Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $730 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 86/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,714,661).
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 15
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3714661
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 94/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 85/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $730
- Better display (99/100 vs 91/100)
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 8 points higher (94/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 85/100). Value score: Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3714661 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | $599 |
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO 15 by 6.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $131. Vivo iQOO 15 was $131 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max edges out the Vivo iQOO 15 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.